Ineffable in-between moments are immortalized in the graceful paintings ofStephen Zhang.
From serving food to dancing to giving haircuts, these intimate portrayals emphasize smaller occasions that are oft-forgotten.
While he is versed in a variety of mediums, he prefers watercolor as his material of choice.
I believe what makes us human is our inner qualities, he continues.
Without spirit and emotion, a portrait is merely a depiction of an object.
My observation is that human emotions are endlessly rich, and seldom one-dimensional.
Paintings should be able to convey these complex emotions and inspire empathy.
I prefer to paint people while they are in the moment and absorbed in their actions.
Artist Stephen Zhang creates candid portraits of people.
He captures figures living in the moment.
The subjects range in age and ethnicity.
